Vanilla Latte

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A vanilla latte recipe with 2 shots of espresso, steamed milk and homemade vanilla syrup. Creamy, warm and cafe-style, ready in 5 minutes.

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword homemade vanilla latte, iced vanilla latte, vanilla latte, vanilla latte recipe, vanilla syrup latte

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 3

Total Time 8

Servings mug

Calories 216kcal

Author Zoe Tanaka

Cost $1

Equipment

1 Mug
1 Espresso machine, moka pot or AeroPress
1 Small saucepan
1 Whisk or milk frother

Ingredients

For the Latte

2 tbsp vanilla syrup homemade or store-bought
2 shots espresso or 1/2 cup strong coffee
8 oz whole milk or oat milk

Instructions

Make the Coffee

Pour the vanilla syrup into the bottom of a mug.
Brew 2 shots of espresso directly over the syrup.
Stir until the syrup dissolves into the coffee.

Steam the Milk

Heat the milk in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until steaming.
Stop at about 150 degrees F, before it boils.
Whisk vigorously or use a frother until the milk is silky and foamy.
Pour the milk into the mug, holding back the foam with a spoon.
Spoon the foam over the top and serve hot.

Notes

Add syrup to the cup first so it blends. Do not boil the milk. For an iced version, pour syrup over ice, add cold milk and espresso, and stir. Use 1 tablespoon of syrup for a lighter sweetness.

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